Overview

On completion of the Environmental Hazards and Risks Management program from Université Côte d'Azur , participants will have a comprehensive understanding of risk management components such as: planning, mitigation, monitoring, scenario modeling and warning systems.

The Nice Côte d’Azur area provides a multitude of field sites that can be investigated to discover monitoring and mitigation strategies that are applicable throughout the world. In addition, there is a wide range of digital data available such as high resolution aerial and satellite imagery, Digital Elevation Models, and raster and vector GIS databases describing land cover, building units, vegetation and stream networks. The context is therefore propitious to modeling hazards and risks both spatially and temporally using GIS and remote sensing.

On this program you will:

Learn from leading academics and private sector experts who bring their professional experience into the classroom.

Gain teamwork and collaboration skills by working on projects in small teams with other students.

Learn how to use innovative geospatial tools such as remote sensing and GIS software and programming languages such as Python and R to manipulate and extract information from geospatial data.

Experience learning through field trips to practice your skills and better understand the reality on the ground.

Career opportunities:

Upon completion of the program, MSc Environmental Hazards and Risks Management graduates will have a comprehensive understanding of various risk management components, including planning, mitigation, monitoring, scenario modeling and warning systems.

This program will equip you to work for national and international organisations such as environmental management agencies, urban planning agencies, consulting firms and humanitarian organisations.

Possible roles include:

Environmental consultant

Remote sensing engineer

Risk management consultant

GIS data manager for risk assessment and mitigation

Federal/Municipal employee in risk management

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Risk Management Overview

Environmental Chemistry

Geographic Information System

Remote Sensing

Earthquakes & Tsunamis

Agricultural Risks

Land Use & Cover Change

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nice, France

Disciplines

Risk Management Environmental Management View 8 other Masters in Environmental Management in France

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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5.5

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General requirements

To be eligible to study in the MSc Environmental Hazards and Risks Management program you will need to have a bachelor level degree (a BSc degree or equivalent) in Geography, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences or a similar topic.

A minimum of a second class (upper division) classification is required with mostly B-level grades or higher.

Degrees in other scientific fields such as chemistry, mathematics, ecology, computer sciences and engineering with environmental content/applications can also be considered depending on the topics covered.

Applicants from non-anglophone countries must provide proof of English proficiency. A minimum level of B2 is required to be eligible to apply, however a C1 level or higher is preferred.

English tests accepted: IELTS, TOEFL IBT, TOEFL ITP, TOEIC, General GRE, Cambridge English Exam (B2 First/FCE)

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

5500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5500 EUR per year during 24 months.

The fees are the same for all students, however European/French students with a low household income may be eligible for a fee reduction.

Living costs for Nice

917 - 1374 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

There are different types of scholarships available to our MSc students, including academic excellence scholarships, needs-based scholarships and international mobility scholarships (for internships).

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